Global warming limiting resources for the youth
Friday, November 25, 2011
Atlhopheng, a lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Botswana made these remarks recently at the launch of the 'We Have Faith' campaign, a faith based climate change initiative.
He said the youth as the future of the world are most vulnerable to the daunting effects of climate change because consumerism and hunger for profits has led to unequal stock of goods and developmental resources.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...